The rain held off as visitors got their fill of cow judging, rides and food

FREMONT - Encircled by six tigers in a cage, Brunon Blaszak kept a healthy supply of raw meat handy as he nervously smiled and kept moving throughout his show at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds Tuesday.

"She never says no to a meat kabob," Blaszak joked to the crowd as he told visitors about Mohena — a 5-year-old, 350-pound white Bengal tiger — at the start of his first show.

Blaszak and his royal Bengal tigers were among the main attractions at the Sandusky County Fair, which opened for its 165th year on Tuesday and continues daily through Sunday.

The skies were cloudy and occasional sprinkles came down in the early afternoon Tuesday at the fairgrounds, but for the most part the rain held off as everyone got their fill of cow judging, rides and fair food.

Opening ceremonies were hosted Tuesday morning by the Exchange Club of Fremont.

On the first day of the fair, visitors slowly made their way through dozens of food stands near the fair's midway rides.